Category Archives: Allergies

Yak and Yeti at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

As anyone who is Gluten free will quickly lament, dining at an Asian restaurant can have its challenges. Soy sauce is laden with gluten, and getting around this key ingredient can be akin to dining at a French restaurant and … Continue reading

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A Pie Named Blondie

I tend to want to prove that allergy friendly-foods can also be palette-friendly. Perhaps it comes from the snide comments and awkward glances I get when I mention cooking or eating something that is “gluten free” or “vegan.” Holidays with … Continue reading

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Foodie Football Hors d’oeuvres

The trees are shedding their leaves as the weather cools, and with that comes thoughts of fireplaces, comforting soups…and football. At least for many of the boys in my life! While I’m not a sports kinda girl, I do love … Continue reading

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Treats, Not Tricks – Healthier Goodies for Halloween

Our condo is allowing Trick or Treaters to come knocking on everyone’s door this year, so I’ll be passing out Reese’s and Snickers with the best of them. I readily admit that Halloween candy is a weakness of mine, and … Continue reading

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Roasted Pears with Goat Cheese and Pine Nuts

Last night we had some friends over to our condo. Because I don’t often entertain in our tiny abode, I went a little crazy with the “light” hors d’oeuvres we would to be having, and concocted a spread that would … Continue reading

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Organic, Gluten Free Cookie Dough Bites

Since I’m unable to eat gluten, soy, and a miriad of other things, I haven’t been able to have too many treats. So when I saw a recipe for Raw Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough bites, I knew I had to … Continue reading

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My Definition of Healthy at Disney’s 50s Prime Time Cafe

There are many places in Disney where you can stick to your diet, or your convictions, when it comes to choosing which menu item to order. Not so at the 50′s Prime Time Cafe in Hollywood Studios – or at … Continue reading

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A Dinner at La Hacienda de San Angel

Disney’s newest restaurant may have to be added to my list of favorites. The decor itself is enough to tempt anyone to stray from their longtime favorites, with bright tile, eclectic lighting, and a view that rivals anything in Epcot’s … Continue reading

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Disney World’s Flying Fish Cafe

After our late lunch at Le Cellier on the day of our arrival, I was hesitant about dining at a Signature restaurant for dinner. Making the reservations for 7:40pm allowed us plenty of time for wandering around Epcot, riding a … Continue reading

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Disney’s Le Cellier – Lunch After the Signature Conversion

When making reservations way back in December, I had decided that going Gluten Free would be a way that I could eat more organically in Disney World. Although there are a few sustainable/organic options in certain spots throughout the world, … Continue reading

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